FreeMax Coils (Pack of 3) Double Mesh 0.2 Ohm

Overview

The FreeMax Coils (Pack of 3) Double Mesh 0.2 Ohm by Freemax in Double Mesh 0.2 Ohm at 0mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

What the FreeMax Coils (Pack of 3) Actually Are

Freemax coils (Pack of 3) are replacement atomiser heads for Freemax tanks and pod systems, sold as a multipack of three identical heads so you always have a fresh coil ready when the current one starts to fade. A coil head is the small consumable at the centre of any refillable vape. It holds a wick of cotton that soaks up e-liquid and a heating element that turns that liquid into vapour when you press the button or inhale. Everything else on your device, the battery, the chassis, the tank glass, the chip, can run for years. The coil is the part that wears out, and replacing it on schedule is the most reliable way to keep a vape tasting the way it did on day one.

Freemax is a long-established manufacturer of tanks, pods and mods, and a large part of its range is built around mesh coil heads rather than traditional round-wire coils. This listing covers the Freemax coil heads in four variants. Because a coil has no flavour of its own, those variants differ by resistance and intended style of vaping, not by taste. Which one you need depends on the exact tank or pod you own, so the first job is always to match the coil series to your device before you add anything to your basket.

What you get in the pack:

• Three Freemax replacement coil heads of the variant you select, normally supplied in sealed packaging with the resistance and recommended wattage range printed on the heads or the box.
• No tank, pod, battery or e-liquid. This is a consumable refill pack, not a starter kit.
• Enough coils to run a device for several weeks to a couple of months, depending on how heavily you vape and what e-liquid you use.

Compatibility matters. Vape coils are not universal. Every manufacturer, and often every tank series within a manufacturer, uses its own base and thread or push-fit design. A Freemax coil will not fit another brand's tank, and different Freemax series are not always interchangeable with one another. Look at the name printed on your tank base or the box it came in, then choose the coil series named for that product. If you are unsure, the old coil you are replacing usually carries its resistance and series name on the side, and matching those is a safe approach. Never force a coil into a tank. If it does not seat with light pressure or a gentle turn, it is the wrong one.

Throughout this guide we cover what mesh technology does, how the resistance options differ, what flavour and vapour to expect, how to prime and fit a new head, what to do when something goes wrong, and how these coils compare with rival systems, so you can decide whether the pack suits your setup.

Coil and Mesh Technology Explained

The big design choice in Freemax coils is the heating element. Traditional coils are made by winding round wire, often Kanthal or stainless steel, into a spring and threading cotton through the middle. Mesh coils replace that spring with a thin sheet of woven metal screen that is folded or rolled into a cylinder, with cotton pressed against the screen. Many Freemax series use a mesh sheet in stainless steel, including 904L stainless in some ranges, a grade chosen for its resistance to corrosion.

The practical advantages of mesh come from surface area. A wire coil touches its cotton at a limited number of points, while a mesh sheet contacts the wick across a much larger area. That has several knock-on effects:

• Faster ramp-up. The mesh reaches vaporising temperature quickly, so the first second of a draw feels responsive rather than delayed.
• More even heating. Heat is spread across the sheet, which reduces hot spots that scorch cotton in one place while the rest of the wick stays cool.
• Consistent vapour. Because more liquid is in contact with more metal, the coil can vaporise a lot of e-liquid per second without needing extreme wattage.
• Cleaner flavour at moderate power. Even heating tends to give a rounder taste profile than a coil that is too hot in one spot and too cool in another.

The wicking material in these heads is typically cotton, and the cotton is what feeds the element. Cotton quality and how tightly it is packed against the mesh decide how well the coil copes with thick, high-VG e-liquids. That is why wicking ports, the small holes on the side of the coil head, matter: they let liquid flow from the tank into the cotton. If the ports are blocked by sediment or thick liquid, the coil dries out and tastes burnt.

A note on temperature control: stainless steel can be used in temperature-control mode on devices that support it, but most Freemax users run their devices in plain wattage mode, which is simpler and is what the printed wattage range is based on. Unless your device manual says otherwise, stay in wattage mode and use the range on the coil.

Mesh is not magic. A mesh coil is still a consumable. Over its life, flavour residue from sweeteners and dark-coloured liquids builds up on the mesh and cotton, which is why even a well-made head eventually has to be replaced. What mesh offers is a wider window of good performance before that happens.

Resistance Options: Choosing Between the Four Variants

The four variants in this family are separated mainly by resistance, measured in ohms (Ω). Resistance sets how much electrical current the coil draws, which in turn sets the wattage range it works at, how much vapour it produces and how it feels in the mouth. Power in watts is voltage squared divided by resistance, so lowering the resistance at the same voltage raises the power. For example, a regulated device delivering 3.7V to a 0.25Ω coil would be pushing around 55W, while the same voltage into a 0.8Ω coil gives roughly 17W. Real devices regulate their output with a chip, but the relationship explains why different resistances need different wattage settings.

Here is how the usual resistance bands behave. Exact values and wattage windows differ by series, so always follow the figures printed on your coil.

• Around 0.15Ω to 0.3Ω (low-resistance mesh). Built for sub-ohm, direct-to-lung inhaling. Typical working power is in the region of 40W to 80W. Expect big vapour, a warm to hot draw and high consumption of both e-liquid and battery.
• Around 0.3Ω to 0.6Ω (mid-resistance). A middle ground often used with restricted direct-to-lung or loose mouth-to-lung draw. Typical power is roughly 20W to 40W. Vapour is moderate, flavour is concentrated and battery life is better than in the sub-ohm band.
• Around 0.6Ω to 1.0Ω (higher-resistance). Designed for mouth-to-lung inhaling with a tighter airflow. Typical power is around 10W to 20W. Vapour volume is modest, the throat hit is firmer with nicotine salts, and the draw feels closer to a cigarette.

The four variants in this listing sit within those ranges depending on the series. Pick the variant that matches the resistance your tank or pod is specified for, or the one you are replacing. If your device genuinely offers a choice, then pick based on how you inhale:

• If you take a long, open breath straight to the lungs and want dense vapour, choose the lowest resistance your device supports.
• If you draw into your mouth first and then inhale, or you are moving over from cigarettes, choose the highest resistance offered.
• If you are unsure, pick the middle option and adjust the airflow ring and wattage until the draw feels comfortable.

Do not fit a coil outside the resistance range your device allows. Many regulated devices will show a check-atomiser or short-circuit message if the resistance is too low, and a low-resistance coil on an unregulated or mechanical setup is unsafe. If you are not sure what your device supports, read its manual before ordering.

Performance and Vapour Delivery

Coils do not have a puff count printed on them in the way a disposable vape does, because their life depends on how you use them rather than on a fixed liquid or battery capacity. The more useful measure is how much e-liquid a coil can process before the flavour drops. As a rough planning figure, a mesh coil used with a typical balanced e-liquid commonly lasts somewhere between 20ml and 50ml of liquid. Sweet, dessert-style and heavily sweetened e-liquids sit toward the low end, while lighter fruit, tobacco and menthol liquids often reach the high end.

To turn that into time, divide the coil's liquid capacity by your daily consumption. If you vape around 3ml a day, a coil that handles 30ml to 45ml lasts roughly 10 to 15 days. If you vape 6ml a day, expect closer to 5 to 8 days. A pack of three then covers roughly one to two months for a moderate user, and several weeks for a heavy one.

In terms of vapour delivery, here is what to expect from a healthy coil:

• Quick response. The mesh heats within a fraction of a second, so there is little delay between pressing the button or inhaling and the vapour arriving.
• Steady output. Vapour density should stay consistent from the first puff to the last in a tank, provided the wicking ports can keep up. Longer draws on low-resistance variants are where weak wicking shows first.
• Controllable temperature. At the low end of the wattage range the draw is cool and flavour-forward. Near the top of the range it is warmer and more vapour-heavy. Staying in the lower half of the range extends coil life.
• Scales with airflow. Opening the airflow cools and thins the vapour, while closing it makes the draw tighter and warmer. Adjust it alongside wattage rather than changing only one.

One point on realistic expectations: wattage is a ceiling, not a target. Many users find the most defined flavour in the lower third of the printed range, and moving up to the maximum mostly increases heat and e-liquid use. If a coil tastes harsh at the top of its range, that is usually the coil telling you to back off, not a fault.

It also helps to think of performance as a curve over the coil's life rather than a single number. A new coil takes a tank or two to settle, then delivers a long stable plateau, then declines gradually. Most people replace at the first clear sign of decline, because a tired coil costs more in wasted e-liquid and disappointment than a new one costs to fit.

Flavour Profile: What Mesh Does for Your E-Liquid

Because a coil is a heating element rather than a flavoured product, the flavour you taste comes from your e-liquid. What the coil controls is how faithfully that flavour is delivered. Mesh coils from Freemax are generally regarded as flavour-forward for their class: the large, even heating surface tends to bring out distinct notes in fruit, candy, dessert and menthol liquids rather than flattening them into a generic sweet vapour.

How different liquid styles tend to behave on these coils:

• Fruit and ice. Mesh handles these well. Bright top notes arrive first, and cooling agents stay clean provided the wattage is not set too high.
• Desserts, custards and bakery. These contain more sweeteners and thicker flavour concentrates, so they build up residue faster. Expect good flavour at first and a shorter coil life than with fruit liquids.
• Tobacco and nutty profiles. Rounder, warmer flavours benefit from the slightly higher temperature of mid-range wattage, but not the top end where they can turn toasted or bitter.
• Menthol and mint. Mesh gives a sharp, clean cooling effect. Lower wattage keeps it crisp, while high wattage can make it feel harsh.

The first few tanks on a fresh coil are usually where flavour is at its most distinct. As the coil ages you will notice a gradual flattening: sweet notes dull, a faint toasted or bitter edge appears and vapour becomes slightly less dense. That is the sign it is time to replace, not a reason to turn the wattage up. Turning up power on a tired coil only burns the remaining cotton faster.

Switching flavours between tanks is fine, but be aware of ghosting: traces of the previous liquid linger in the cotton. If you swap from a strong menthol to a delicate fruit, run a few puffs, then top up and let the coil re-saturate. For a dramatic change, such as heavy dessert to light mint, consider fitting a fresh coil. Keeping one coil per flavour family is a practical reason many vapers buy packs of three rather than single heads.

Finally, keep e-liquid choice in mind. Very high-sweetener liquids will shorten any coil's life, regardless of brand. If you want to stretch the pack, rotate a lighter, less sweet liquid in between sweeter ones, and give the tank a clean at each coil change so old residue does not carry over into the new head.

Design and Build Quality

A coil head looks simple, but the build decides whether it seals, wicks and heats reliably. A typical Freemax head is a small metal cylinder or cap with a rolled mesh element inside, a cotton wick packed around it, a silicone seal or O-ring at the top or base to stop liquid leaking, and wicking ports on the side. The electrical contact is at the base, and the fitting is either a short thread or a push-fit connection depending on the series.

What to check when your coils arrive:

• Intact seal. The silicone ring should sit flat with no tears or twists. A damaged or missing seal is the most common cause of leaking.
• Clean wicking ports. Cotton should be visible through the ports but not bulging out of them or visibly shredded.
• Undamaged base. The centre contact and outer thread should be clean and undented. A dented base can cause intermittent firing.
• Sealed packaging. The sleeve or blister should be intact, with the resistance printed on it matching what you ordered.

Counterfeits exist for popular vape brands, and coils are an easy target because they are small and cheap. A fake head may be mislabelled, use inferior cotton or have inconsistent resistance, which gives burnt tastes, leaks or, in the worst case, poor electrical safety. Buy from an established UK retailer, check the packaging for the brand's authentication features where it provides them, and be sceptical of unusually low prices from unknown marketplace sellers. If a coil arrives with a damaged seal, an odd smell or mismatched markings, do not use it, and contact us with a photo.

Storage matters too. Keep unopened coils in their packaging at room temperature, away from direct sunlight, radiators and damp. Cotton absorbs odours and moisture, so a coil stored near strong smells will taste of them. An unopened head keeps for many months if stored properly, though it is sensible to use older stock before newer.

The heads are small and light, so a pack of three fits easily in a pocket or bag. Keep them, like all vaping products, out of reach of children and pets. Because the heads are consumables designed for short working lives, judge build quality by consistency rather than longevity: three heads from the same pack should perform near-identically, with the same resistance reading and the same priming behaviour.

Power, Battery and Charging Considerations

Coils do not hold a charge, but your coil choice has a direct effect on how quickly your battery drains and how you charge. A lower-resistance coil draws more current to reach its working wattage, so a sub-ohm head empties a battery far faster than a higher-resistance head at lower power.

A simple example shows the scale. A device with a 1500mAh internal battery at a nominal 3.7V stores about 5.5Wh of energy. At 50W, a normal setting for a low-resistance mesh head, that energy lasts around 400 seconds of continuous firing, roughly 110 to 130 three-second puffs once conversion losses are counted. At 18W, a typical mouth-to-lung setting, the same battery runs for around 1,100 seconds, which is in the region of 300 to 370 puffs. Real numbers vary with device efficiency, and your own battery may be bigger or smaller, but the pattern holds: lower power means longer battery life.

Practical charging advice:

• Use the USB cable that came with your device, or a good-quality cable, plugged into a standard 5V adapter or computer port. Avoid cheap unbranded chargers.
• Do not leave a vape charging unattended or overnight. Lithium batteries are safe when treated properly, but charging is the stage where faults show up.
• Do not vape while the device is charging unless the manual says pass-through use is supported.
• If your Freemax device uses removable 18650 cells, use matched, undamaged cells from a reputable seller, and carry spares in a case, never loose in a pocket with keys or coins.
• Check that the coil resistance is within the device's accepted range before firing. A low-resistance coil on a battery with a low current rating is a safety issue.

Fit a new coil before the battery is completely flat. A fresh coil primed on a nearly empty battery makes it harder to tell whether a weak result is a power problem or a wicking problem. When changing coils, switch the device off or lock the button so it cannot fire in your pocket.

When a used coil or an old battery reaches the end of its life, do not put it in the household bin. UK rules treat vapes and batteries as electrical waste, and retailers that sell vapes are generally required to take used ones back. Use a drop-off point at a vape shop, a council recycling centre or a supermarket battery bin. Spent coil heads are small metal and cotton parts, and the simplest approach is to bag them and take them with other vaping waste.

Nicotine Strength and E-Liquid Pairing

Coils contain no nicotine, but the resistance of the coil you choose should shape the nicotine strength and e-liquid you pair with it. Higher power delivers a larger amount of vapour per puff, so the same strength feels much stronger on a low-resistance coil than on a high-resistance one.

UK rules cap nicotine in e-liquids at 20mg/ml (2%), limit refill bottles to 10ml and limit tanks and pods to 2ml in standard UK-market products. Single-use disposable vapes have been banned from sale in the UK since 1 June 2025, so refillable systems and replaceable coils are now the main route for most vapers. Within the 20mg/ml cap, use this as a starting point:

• Low-resistance variants (sub-ohm, about 0.15Ω to 0.3Ω). Use freebase nicotine at 3mg/ml to 6mg/ml, or a low-strength nicotine salt at about 5mg/ml to 10mg/ml. Choose higher-VG liquids, around 70VG/30PG, because the wicking can handle the thickness. High-strength nicotine salts at these powers are usually too harsh.
• Mid-resistance variants (about 0.3Ω to 0.6Ω). Nicotine salts at 10mg/ml to 12mg/ml, or freebase at 6mg/ml to 12mg/ml, work for most people. A 50VG/50PG liquid is a sensible all-round choice.
• High-resistance variants (about 0.6Ω to 1.0Ω). Nicotine salts at 10mg/ml to 20mg/ml suit mouth-to-lung inhaling. Choose a thinner liquid, around 50VG/50PG or 40VG/60PG, which wicks properly through a smaller coil.

If you are moving from smoking, the usual guidance is to start at a strength that stops cravings and step down later. Someone who smoked 20 or more cigarettes a day may begin at 18mg/ml to 20mg/ml nicotine salt on a high-resistance coil, while someone on 10 a day may be comfortable at 10mg/ml to 12mg/ml. If you feel dizzy, nauseous or get a hot, scratchy throat, the strength or power is too high, so reduce one or both. If you keep reaching for the device every few minutes, it is probably too low.

VG and PG matter as much as nicotine. Thick, VG-heavy liquids can starve a small, high-resistance coil, causing dry hits. Thin, PG-heavy liquids can leak from a big, open sub-ohm coil. Matching the liquid's thickness to the resistance is one of the most effective ways to protect coil life.

This is general information, not medical advice. Vaping products contain nicotine, which is addictive, and they are not risk-free. They are intended for adult smokers who want an alternative to tobacco; if you do not smoke, you should not start. For help stopping altogether, the NHS stop smoking service offers free support.

Who These Coils Are For, and Who Should Skip Them

The Freemax coils (Pack of 3) are a good fit when you already own a compatible Freemax tank or pod and want to keep it running without gaps between orders. Because the pack contains three heads, it suits several kinds of buyer.

• Current Freemax owners. The most obvious buyer. If your device has gone flat on flavour, or the tank is leaking or gurgling, a fresh coil is the first and cheapest fix.
• Flavour-focused vapers. People who care about crisp taste and rely on fruit, ice or dessert liquids benefit from mesh's even heating and larger surface area.
• Stockers and planners. A three-pack means you are not stuck without a coil when a delivery is a few days away. Many regular users buy one pack at a time and keep one spare head in reserve.
• Switchers from smoking. If the variant you choose is a higher-resistance head, the mouth-to-lung draw with nicotine salts is a common route for people leaving cigarettes.
• Sub-ohm users. The lower-resistance variants suit those who want dense vapour from a regulated device with adequate battery capacity.

Who should skip these coils:

• Owners of other brands' devices, as Freemax heads will not fit them.
• Anyone who does not know which Freemax series they own. Identify your tank first, or contact us with a photo of the base and we will help match it.
• People wanting a no-maintenance product. Refillable devices need refilling, priming and the occasional coil swap. If you want a throwaway device, note that single-use vapes are no longer legally sold in the UK.
• Non-smokers and anyone under 18. Vaping products are for adults only, and you must be 18 or over to buy them. We may ask for age verification at or after checkout.

If you fall into the first group, the next question is which of the four variants to choose. Match it to what you are replacing. The simplest approach is to buy the same resistance you have been using and adjust only if the draw felt wrong, rather than experimenting with a resistance your device was not designed for.

How to Fit, Prime and Use a New Coil

Fitting a coil takes a couple of minutes. Priming it properly matters more than almost anything else for coil life, because a dry-fired coil can be ruined in a few puffs. The steps below apply to most Freemax tanks and pods; always check your device's manual for series-specific differences.

• Step 1: Power down. Switch the device off, or lock the button, so it cannot fire while you work. Empty the tank if you are replacing the coil in a tank that is still full.
• Step 2: Remove the old coil. Unscrew or pull out the used head from the tank base or pod. Wipe any residual liquid off the base and threads with a tissue.
• Step 3: Check the new coil. Confirm the resistance, check the seal ring and make sure the wicking ports are visible.
• Step 4: Fit the coil. Seat it firmly, with a light turn for threaded designs or a gentle push for push-fit ones. Do not overtighten, since this damages seals.
• Step 5: Prime the cotton. Put a few drops of e-liquid directly into the wicking ports, then fill the tank. Leave it standing upright for 5 to 10 minutes. Thicker VG-heavy liquids need the longer time.
• Step 6: Take a few dry draws. With the device off, inhale gently several times to pull liquid through the cotton.
• Step 7: Start low. Set the wattage at the bottom of the coil's printed range. Take a few short puffs, then raise power gradually to a level that tastes good.
• Step 8: Break in. Use the first tank at moderate power. Flavour often settles after the first refill.

Daily habits that protect the coil:

• Never fire the device with an empty tank. Refill when the liquid is about a third full.
• Take steady draws of two to four seconds. Rapid chain vaping leaves no time for the cotton to re-saturate, so pause for 20 to 30 seconds between puffs if you are using a low-resistance head at high power.
• Do not run the coil at maximum wattage by default.
• Keep the tank upright and avoid leaving it in a hot place, such as a car dashboard in summer.
• Match liquid thickness to the coil, as covered in the nicotine and e-liquid section above.

If you change a coil and notice that the tank leaks from the airflow slots, remove the head, check the seal and refit it. Most fitting problems come from a pinched or twisted seal rather than a faulty coil.

Troubleshooting Common Coil Problems

Most coil complaints trace back to a small number of causes: poor priming, wattage set too high, liquid that is too thick or too sweet, or a seal that has not seated. Work through the list below before assuming a coil is faulty.

• Burnt or acrid taste. Usually dry cotton from poor priming or a low tank, or wattage set above what the coil can handle. Stop vaping, refill, re-prime and drop the power. If the burnt taste returns after the cotton is wet again, the coil is damaged and should be replaced. Burnt cotton cannot be rescued.
• Weak or flat flavour. The most common cause is a coil near the end of its life, especially after sweet liquids. Check how many weeks it has been in use. Other causes are an overly wide airflow, a very low wattage setting or leftover flavour from the previous liquid.
• Gurgling or spitting. Excess liquid in the airflow path or condensation. Switch the device off, blow gently through the mouthpiece to clear the airflow, wipe the base and avoid overfilling.
• Leaking. Check the seal ring, make sure the coil is fully seated, avoid overfilling and consider whether the liquid is too thin for a large, open coil. Changes in air pressure, such as flying, can also push liquid out, so carry the device with the tank empty.
• No vapour or a check-atomiser message. Dirty or misaligned contacts are the usual cause. Wipe the coil base and device contacts with a dry cotton bud, refit the coil and try again. If the message persists, test with another coil from the pack to rule out a faulty head.
• Hot or harsh vapour. Power is too high for the resistance, the airflow is too closed, or the coil is worn. Reduce wattage, open the airflow and see if that helps.
• Dry hits on a brand-new coil. Insufficient priming, a liquid that is too thick for the coil, or blocked wicking ports. Re-prime, wait longer and consider a thinner liquid.
• Coil dying within days. Typical with very sweet liquids, high wattage and chain vaping. Lower the power, vary the liquid and let the coil rest between draws.

If you work through these steps and a new coil still misbehaves, contact us with the variant, the device you are using and a short description of the fault. Photos of the base and seal help us diagnose quickly. A genuine manufacturing fault is covered by our returns process, covered in the FAQs below.

Value for Money and How Freemax Compares

Coils are a running cost, so value is best measured per week of use rather than per pack. If a coil lasts 10 to 14 days, a pack of three covers roughly 30 to 42 days, which is four to six weeks. Divide the pack price by the number of weeks it lasts and you have your weekly coil cost, and in most cases that figure is a small part of what you spend on e-liquid. Multipacks also normally cost less per head than buying singles, and having spares avoids the false economy of stretching a worn coil, which wastes e-liquid and tastes poor.

On quality, Freemax mesh heads offer a large heating surface and even heat distribution at a price that is competitive within the mesh coil market. The honest caveat is that value is tied to ecosystem: a coil is only worth buying if it fits the device you already own. With that in mind, here is how Freemax sits against the other platforms people commonly consider. This is a fair summary, not a league table, and the right answer depends on your device.

• Vaporesso GTX and GT mesh coils. A long-running mesh range with a strong reputation for flavour and a wide spread of devices that use them. Freemax mesh works on a similar principle, so flavour performance is broadly comparable. The deciding factor is which device you own.
• Voopoo PnP coils. PnP heads are shared across many Voopoo kits, so one coil type can serve several devices and stocking up is flexible. Freemax coils are more tied to specific tank and pod series, so you need to be more careful about matching.
• Smok RPM, Nord and mesh coils. Smok has a very large installed base in the UK, so its coils are stocked almost everywhere. Freemax is a narrower ecosystem, though availability through specialist online shops is good.
• Geekvape Z and B series. Geekvape coils are known for sturdy builds and are widely compatible with its own tanks and pods. Lifespan and flavour are in the same general range as Freemax, and neither brand has a dramatic edge here.
• Uwell Caliburn pod coils. Small pod coils for compact mouth-to-lung systems, often cheaper per head. They suit low-power setups but do not reach the vapour volume of low-resistance Freemax mesh heads.

The practical conclusion is that no brand wins on every count. Coil life is broadly similar across mesh systems from major makers and mainly depends on how you use them. Switching to a different platform just for coils is rarely worth it; if you already own a Freemax device, buy its own coils, ideally in packs of three to keep a spare. Avoid unbranded compatible heads, which vary in resistance and cotton quality and can cost more in ruined e-liquid than they save at the till.